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(Left to right) Genelle Aldred, India Gary Martin, Jo Sharrock, Kaisha-Wade Speid and Laura Coryton

Hope will always thrive when women and girls empower each other

The GDST’s Chief Executive reflects on the achievements of remarkable women across the globe this year and why we should not give up hope for a better future.

GDST girls urged to “keep breaking down barriers”. 

On International Women’s Day, Streatham & Clapham High School girls were paid a visit by the US Ambassador to the UK and urged to “keep breaking down barriers”.

Sutton High School Class of 1971 Reunion

Class of 1971 attended their 50th anniversary on Saturday 4th March at Sutton High School which saw more than forty alumnae rekindle old friendships and start new ones. 

Exploring the Necessity of SEND inclusion this Neurodiversity Week

The GDST’s Trust Consultant Teacher for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) explores a more positive future for children and young people with SEND. 

We need to talk about STEM: putting rocket boosters under girls’ ambitions

The progress that has been made in girls’ education cannot be taken for granted writes the GDST’s Chief Executive.

What are the Different School Year Groups in the UK?

There are a number of year groups, and key stages, that your child will go through before they finish compulsory education. Find out what you need to know.

GDST Juniors are bringing singing back

For the first ever GDST Sing Juniors concert, more than 300 talented singers from eight GDST schools came together for a day of rehearsals and an evening performance for parents.

Croydon High School

We are immensely shocked and saddened by the news of the death of Emma Pattison and her daughter Lettie. Our…

Portsmouth High School’s Daffodil House

Portsmouth High School

September 2022 saw the launch of Portsmouth High School’s (PHS) Daffodil House, a new well-being centre, bringing all well-being activities under one roof.

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